But with the exception of a grass fire that broke out near Occidental College around midnight, the department has not responded to any major wind-related fire incidents in the city.

“I think this is what we expected,” he said. “We prepared for it.”

The Fire Department deployed its “ready reserve fleet” of off-duty workers about 8 p.m. Wednesday to tackle fire danger in the most vulnerable areas. Spence said the fleet will remain in service “until further notice.”

The department’s red-flag alert will also remain in effect for an unspecified period of time. Spence urged residents to check Lafd.org/redflag/ for updates on when parking restrictions will be lifted.